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We had somebody quit in our department and our supervisor has been out for a few months taking care of her husband. That left three of us to do five work loads. And, apparently, they are not going to hire anybody. No wonder I'm stressed and wore out. Plus our clientele are extremely demanding and needy. And my co-workers get on my last nerve. I could go on, but I'll spare you any more of my pain.
My wish?
I wish I could just stay home and write. I've been racking my brain trying to figure out a way to do that. It would require moving into Public Housing so my rent and utilities would be paid. Not the worst place to live, but not my favorite either. I would have to be careful with my meager pension. No frivolity. Or, son, I could move in with you. Just kidding. Pick yourself up off the floor.
I wonder if I could stand to be by myself that much? Would I drive myself crazy?
People ask why I can't quit since I'm close to being published? Don't writers make a lot of money? No. Not unless your name is Stephen King or Nora Roberts. The money just isn't there. I write because I enjoy it. There's nothing like creating characters and telling their story.
That old saying comes to mind. "Be careful what you wish for." So true. I know there are things in my life I thought I wanted, but later I realized it wasn't such a good thing.
Do you have a wish?
Are you sure you really want it?
I'm in the same boat. It's not that my job is particularly hard or demanding, it's just in the way of what I really want to do. I'd even settled for a part-time job that paid really well. At least that would give me more time to write. But then I always worry I wouldn't really write, I'd just goof off and waste valuable time. The last time I was laid off, I did do a lot of writing, but who's to say what I'd do now?
ReplyDeleteIt's a conundrum.
conundrum - love that word. I don't even want a part time job. I'm so over working.
DeleteA lot of things look great until you get there. There's a reason people say "the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence."
ReplyDeleteFor sure!
DeleteI can write full time and I don't. Animals, friends, meetings, kids, sister, nephews, and a thousand other distractions. I feel I am blessed to have them so I smile and go with the flow. Keep writing. Maybe you will be the first of us to be the next Nora Roberts.
ReplyDeleteThe difference is that is all fun stuff. My job is ... I can't even tell you. And to even get close to Nora's production, I would definitely have to quit and live another 40 years.
DeleteHang in there, Wanda. Every word you write is one step closer to that dream. Personally, I'm following the fake-it-til-I-make-it plan. Still doesn't pay much but at least we have one foot on the right side of the door :D
ReplyDelete'I have a dream...' oh wait, that was someone more important. I am thankful I get to stay home and do what I do every day. Guess you could marry someone who wants to take care of you while waiting for the best seller to hit the stands. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI like Lisa's plan. I just keep plugging away because I have experience that 'careful what you wish for'. That's why I'm not writing much fiction these days. Hang in there! And know you are not alone.
MARRY! Are you nuts? I did that once. Never again. Maybe a Sugar Daddy though.
DeleteThe entire publishing process seems to be filled with wishes that show how far you have to go on the learning curve. It's a humbling experience.
ReplyDeleteI wish this for you too. Writing gives me such joy. I make people do what I want when I create. I'm tossing around giving up my teaching job too. However, I already have a pension. It's not like I earned working full time but I'm happier. The part-time thing was gravy money. I'm thinking I'll give up the gravy and try writing full time for a while. I can always go back (I hope). Keep thinking of a way out of your job. I don't have any ideas other than publisher's clearing house or winning the lottery.
ReplyDeleteYou'll make it Wanda! I'm right with you though, hoping to retire full-time and write! Good luck!! Barb Bettis
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